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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 466.33 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 466.33 and 252.91 is: 379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 466.33 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/466.33 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 466.33 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 117,937.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,937.72/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.43

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